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1. (adj) edgy, high-strung, highly strung, jittery, jumpy, nervy, overstrung, restive, uptight
being in a tense state
Synonyms: cheeky, rocky, highly strung, jolting, rough, bumpy, nervy, uptight, edgy, high-strung, restive, jittery, jumpy, overstrung, jolty, brash
Antonyms: patient, relaxed

2. (adj) restive
impatient especially under restriction or delay
Synonyms: highly strung, nervy, uptight, edgy, high-strung, jittery, jumpy, overstrung
Antonyms: relaxed, patient

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